How to apply for Financial assistance (Middlesex Health) — Middlesex

Who it's for

Middlesex Health in Middletown offers financial assistance to patients who have trouble paying their hospital bills, even patients with health insurance. Middlesex Health provides Free Bed Funds and discounted care for those who qualify, based on a sliding scale of gross household income tied to the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines and the number of people in the household. Patients who qualify are not charged more than someone whose insurance covers the same care. Interest-free payment plans are available to all patients. To get an application or to meet with a financial counselor, call 860-358-2402 or 860-358-2403, or visit the Middlesex Health Outpatient Center, 534 Saybrook Road, Middletown. Completed applications can be mailed or brought to that office.

What you'll need

• Completed Middlesex Health financial assistance application
• Supporting documents the application asks for — call 860-358-2402 to ask what to bring

Where to apply

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Financial assistance (Middlesex Health) — Middlesex. I'd like to know whether I may qualify, what documents I need, and whether I can apply online, by mail, by phone, or in person. I understand I may need completed Middlesex Health financial assistance application, supporting documents the application asks for — call 860-358-2402 to ask what to bring — is anything else required? What is the best next step?"

Tip: have a pen ready, ask for the person's name, and write down any case or reference number they give you.

Renewals

as needed